Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain will play a friendly against a select side made up of players from Cristiano Ronaldo’s new club Al Nassr and their Saudi rivals Al Hilal in Riyadh on January 19, the French champions announced on…
Ronaldo dropped because of ‘political ban’, says Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Cristiano Ronaldo was subjected to a “political ban” at the World Cup, as he compared the Portuguese footballer to Lionel Messi. “They have wasted Ronaldo. Unfortunately, they have imposed a political ban on…
‘‘Emi Lo Kan Of Doha’’: Tinubu hails Messi after World Cup exploits
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent out his congratulations to Argentine footballer, Lionel Messi, for clinching the World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup…
FIFA rejects Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request ahead of World Cup final
FIFA has rejected a request by Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky to share a message of peace ahead of the World Cup final, according to reports. Zelensky offered to appear in a video link to fans in the stadium ahead of…
Spain World Cup winner Sergio Busquets announces his retirement from international football
World Cup winner Sergio Busquets has confirmed his retirement from international football following Spain’s shock last-16 elimination in Qatar. Busquets captained Spain at the World Cup and was one of three players to miss a penalty as Luis Enrique’s side…
France edge past Morocco to set up Argentina final
France were pushed all the way by World Cup wild cards Morocco before the holders sealed a place in Sunday’s final against Argentina. The first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final refused to buckle despite suffering the early…
France edge England in thrilling World Cup quarter-final
France have beaten England 2-1 in a fast-paced game to set up a semi-final World Cup clash with Morocco, who sensationally beat Portugal in the other World Cup quarter-final of the day. Aurelien Tchouameni put France ahead with a blistering…
Regragui ecstatic as Morocco make World Cup history ‘for Africa’
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has hailed the battling spirit of his players after they defeated Portugal 1-0 to become the first African national team ever to reach the World Cup semi-final stage. Youssef En-Nesyri’s header late in the first half…
World Cup 2022: Brazil in ‘’mourning’’ after exit on penalties against Croatia
It wasn’t supposed to end like this. Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showpiece jig in the final ended in tears at Education City Stadium. Croatia schooled the Samba stars on…
Brazil head coach Tite leaves role after World Cup exit to Croatia
Brazil head coach Tite has left his role after their shock World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of Croatia. Croatia stunned the five-time world champions with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win at the Education City Stadium to book…
